Chocolate Tours BrusselsChocolate Beer Waffle Whiskey Tour Brussels
This chocolate beer waffle whiskey tour Brussels is the longest tour in this comparison, and it packs four Belgian signatures into one afternoon. The Best of Brussels runs it from Grand Place 27 at 1:30 pm, five and a half hours in total, with groups capped at 10 and a local guide. The first part covers chocolate, hot chocolate, a chocolate macaron and speculoos. The middle is Belgian beers in local bars with cheese and sausages. The finish is a Belgian single malt whiskey and a plated waffle with a Trappist beer in the Royal Galleries Saint-Hubert. This page sets out what the $170.14 covers, what it leaves out and who should book a shorter or cheaper Brussels chocolate tour instead.
About This Tour
The Best of Brussels runs this 5.5-hour small-group walk from Grand Place 27, departing at 1:30 pm. The listing rates 5.0 from 555 reviews across Viator and Tripadvisor, and it is the longest and highest-priced tour in this comparison. It is a serious afternoon of eating and drinking rather than a short sampler.
The format moves through three acts: chocolate and speculoos first, then beers with cheese and sausages in bars around the historic center, then whiskey and a plated waffle in the Royal Galleries. There is no museum entry and no hotel pickup. Everything on the tasting list is included in the per-person price.
$170.14 per person. Bookings need at least 2 travelers. It is the highest-priced tour in the comparison.
5.5 hours, starting at 1:30 pm. The listing states no return time or end point.
Grand Place 27, 1000 Brussels. No hotel pickup or drop-off.
Up to 10 guests with a local guide. The tour is shared, not private.
Chocolate, hot chocolate, a chocolate macaron, speculoos, Belgian cheeses and sausages, Belgian beers including a Westvleteren XII pour, a Belgian single malt whiskey, wine if wanted, and a full waffle with fruit and chocolate with a Trappist beer. Soft drinks are available for anyone avoiding alcohol.
No admission tickets are listed. Gratuities, hotel pickup and special requests are extra. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Minimum age 16, and infants are not allowed.
Check Dates and Availability
Seats are capped at 10 per departure and each booking needs at least 2 travelers, so popular dates do fill. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before the 1:30 pm start.
You'll confirm the exact date and time on the secure booking page.
Quick answer The all-in-one in brief
This chocolate, beer, waffle and whiskey tour costs $170.14 per person and lasts 5.5 hours from 1:30 pm, with groups of up to 10 and a minimum age of 16. It is the longest and most expensive tasting walk in Brussels on this site.
Key takeaways
- The price includes all tastings: chocolate, speculoos, beers, a Belgian single malt whiskey and a plated waffle with a Trappist beer, plus a 10% discount in 2 chocolate shops and 1 liquor store.
- Not included: gratuities, hotel pickup, special requests, and any museum admission. No site entry is listed.
- If 5.5 hours and this price are too much, the Beer, Chocolate and Fries Tour runs 2 to 3 hours at $79.93.
- See how it compares with every other chocolate tours Brussels listing before you commit.
What the Price Actually Covers
The listing calls itself all-inclusive, and on the food and drink side it is. The gaps are transport, tips and anything outside the stated tastings.
Included in the $170.14
Every stated tasting sits inside the price: Belgian chocolates including hot chocolate and a chocolate macaron, speculoos, Belgian beers from different styles including Westvleteren XII, local cheeses and sausages, a Belgian single malt whiskey, wine, and a full waffle topped with a fruit of your choice and chocolate, served at a table with cutlery in the Royal Galleries, paired with a Trappist beer. Soft drinks are available for guests who prefer a non-alcoholic option. You also get a local guide for the 5.5 hours and a 10% discount in 2 chocolate shops and 1 liquor store. The listing names Westvleteren XII among the beers. No admission is listed, so no entry ticket is charged on this tour.
One thing to know: the tour finishes with a waffle in the Royal Galleries Saint-Hubert, and the listing charges no entry ticket.
| Line | In the price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chocolate, hot chocolate, macaron, speculoos | Yes | First part of the tour |
| Belgian beers, cheese and sausages | Yes | In local bars around the historic center |
| Belgian single malt whiskey | Yes | A first for Brussels tours, per the operator |
| Plated waffle with Trappist beer | Yes | In the Royal Galleries, served with cutlery |
| Wine and soft drinks | Yes | Soft drinks cover non-drinkers |
| 10% shop discount | Yes | 2 chocolate shops and 1 liquor store |
| Gratuities | No | Optional |
| Hotel pickup and drop-off | No | Meet at Grand Place 27 |
| Museum or attraction admission | No | None listed |
Sources: Choco-Story Brussels, Royal Saint-Hubert Galleries, Belgian chocolate
The covered Galerie du Roi. Photo: Marc Ryckaert, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
What the Day Is Really Like
The listing describes a three-part afternoon with fixed times only at the start. Per-stop timings are not stated, so treat the phases below as the shape of the day rather than a minute-by-minute plan.
Meet at Grand Place 27 at 1:30 pm
You meet your local guide at Grand Place 27, on the city's main square, which measures 68 by 110 metres and became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998. Groups are capped at 10, so the walk moves at a conversational pace.
Part One: Chocolate, Hot Chocolate and Speculoos
The first stretch is chocolate. The listing promises Belgian quality chocolates including hot chocolate and a chocolate macaron, plus the local speculoos cookie, while the guide covers the history and social life of the city. Chocolate reached Belgium in 1635, and the filled praline as known today was developed in 1912.
Part Two: Belgian Beers with Cheese and Sausages
The tour moves into what the operator calls authentic, off-the-beaten-path bars around the historic center. You sample Belgian beers from different styles, with Westvleteren XII named specifically, alongside local cheeses and sausages. Belgian beer culture joined UNESCO's intangible heritage list in 2016, and Belgium counted 411 breweries in 2024.
Part Three: Whiskey and a Plated Waffle in the Royal Galleries
Next comes a Belgian single malt whiskey, which the operator bills as a first among Brussels tastings. The finish is a full waffle topped with a fruit of your choice and chocolate, served on a table with cutlery in the Royal Galleries Saint-Hubert, the 213-metre glass-roofed passage inaugurated in 1847, paired with a Trappist beer. Five of the world's ten Trappist breweries are in Belgium.
The listing states no return point.
Who This Tour Rules Out
This is the longest and priciest walk in the comparison, and the operator states clear age and health limits. Check them before booking.
Age, Alcohol and Booking Minimums
The minimum age is 16 and infants are not allowed, which rules out families with young children. Beer, whiskey and wine are poured throughout, so expect alcohol throughout even with soft drinks available. Each booking needs at least 2 travelers, so a solo traveler cannot book it alone.
If you are traveling with kids, the Small Group Chocolate Tasting accepts children under 10 for free.
Health, Fitness and Access Limits
The listing says the walk suits all fitness levels but is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. No wheelchair access is stated, so wheelchair users should confirm with the operator before booking or choose the wheelchair-accessible Artisan Chocolate Tasting Tour instead. There is no hotel pickup, so you reach Grand Place 27 on your own.
No allergy, vegan or gluten-free provisions are stated in the listing, so ask the operator directly if that matters to you. Late arrival rules are not stated either.
Budget and Time
At $170.14 for 5.5 hours, this is the highest-priced tour here, and a lot of the afternoon is alcohol. If you want a shorter, cheaper mix of beer and snacks, the Beer, Chocolate and Fries Tour runs 2 to 3 hours at $79.93. If you only want chocolate, the Artisan Chocolate Tasting Tour is $34 for 1.5 hours.
Browse all chocolate tours in Brussels on the homepage.
Getting There and What to Add
Public transport is nearby, per the listing, and the Sablon makes a good add-on for another day.
Reaching the Meeting Point
The listing confirms public transportation options are available nearby. Brussels-Central station connects to the Gare Centrale metro on lines 1 and 5 by a pedestrian tunnel. No late-arrival rule is stated, so arrive before the 1:30 pm start.
Chocolate to Add on Your Own
The listing does not name its chocolate shops, so these are ideas for another day. Wittamer has traded on the Grand Sablon since 1910 at Place du Grand Sablon 12, and Pierre Marcolini founded his company in 1995 after winning the World Pastry Cup. Laurent Gerbaud, Brussels Chocolatier of the Year 2021 for Gault and Millau, works at Rue Ravenstein 2D with a less sugar, no alcohol approach.
For more background, read the guide to the best chocolate in Brussels.
Waffles, Beer and Galleries
The listing does not say which waffle style you get. A Brussels waffle is the lighter, crisper style with larger rectangular pockets, traditionally leavened with ale yeast, unlike the brioche-dough Liege waffle with pearl sugar. The guide to the best waffles in Brussels covers where to find both.
If the beer hour leaves you curious, the Cantillon brewery, the last lambic brewery in Brussels, founded in 1900, brews about 400,000 bottles a year and houses the Gueuze Museum. The Royal Galleries Saint-Hubert hold about seventy shops, including Neuhaus, whose founder opened an apothecary in the Galeries in 1857. Compare the full range of Brussels chocolate tours before you plan the rest of your day.
Step by Step Itinerary
The listing fixes only the start time and describes the rest as three phases. Durations per stop are not stated.
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1:30 pm
Meet at Grand Place 27
Gather with your local guide and up to 9 other guests on the Grand-Place.
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First part
Chocolate, hot chocolate and speculoos
Sample Belgian chocolates including hot chocolate and a chocolate macaron, plus the local speculoos cookie, while the guide covers the city's history and social life.
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Second part
Beers, cheese and sausages in local bars
Taste Belgian beers from different styles, including Westvleteren XII, in bars around the historic center, paired with local cheeses and sausages.
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Then
Belgian single malt whiskey
Sample a local single malt Belgian whiskey, which the operator presents as a first for Brussels.
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Finish
Plated waffle and Trappist beer in the Royal Galleries
Sit down in the Royal Galleries Saint-Hubert for a full waffle topped with fruit and chocolate, served with cutlery, alongside a Trappist beer.
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End of tour
End of the tour
The listing states no return point or time. The 10% shop discount is usable in 2 chocolate shops and 1 liquor store.
Pros and Cons
An honest read of the strongest and weakest points, drawn from the listing itself.
What we genuinely like
- Five and a half hours covers chocolate, beer, whiskey and a waffle in one booking, so you skip separate bookings.
- Groups are capped at 10, smaller than the 25-guest cap on some rival beer and chocolate walks.
- Every stated tasting is included, from Westvleteren XII to the plated waffle, with soft drinks as a non-alcoholic fallback.
- The 10% discount in 2 chocolate shops and 1 liquor store softens the $170.14 sticker price if you plan to shop.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the 1:30 pm start.
The honest downsides
- At $170.14 per person it is the highest-priced tour in the comparison, and two travelers are required per booking.
- The minimum age of 16 and the no-infant rule rule out families with small children.
- A large share of the afternoon is alcohol: beer, whiskey and wine, and the listing does not recommend the tour for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.
- No hotel pickup, no stated return point, and no wheelchair access is stated, so you plan your own logistics.
- No per-stop timings are published, so you cannot tell in advance how long each phase lasts.
Who it's NOT for: Families with young children, solo travelers unable to pair up, anyone avoiding alcohol, and travelers who want a short or cheap chocolate-only walk, who should look at the Artisan Chocolate Tasting Tour instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the chocolate beer waffle whiskey tour cost?
It costs $170.14 per person, with a minimum of 2 travelers per booking, and it is the highest-priced tour in the comparison. For a cheaper beer and chocolate mix, see the Beer, Chocolate and Fries Tour.
How long does the tour last and when does it start?
It runs 5.5 hours from a 1:30 pm start at Grand Place 27. No return time or end point is stated. Shorter 2 to 3 hour options are listed on the homepage of chocolate tours Brussels.
What is included in the price?
All stated tastings: chocolate, hot chocolate, a macaron, speculoos, beers with cheese and sausages, a Belgian single malt whiskey, and a plated waffle with a Trappist beer in the Royal Galleries, plus soft drinks and a 10% shop discount. Gratuities and hotel pickup are not included. Shorter options are compared in the chocolate tours in Brussels table.
Is there a minimum age?
Yes, the minimum age is 16 and infants are not allowed, because beer, whiskey and wine are poured through the afternoon. Families with younger children should look at the Small Group Chocolate Tasting, where children under 10 join free.
Is the tour suitable for non-drinkers?
Soft drinks are available for guests who prefer a non-alcoholic option, so you can join and still get every chocolate, waffle and savory tasting. If you want a chocolate-only day instead, read the guide to the best chocolate in Brussels.
Is hotel pickup included and how do I get there?
No, there is no hotel pickup or drop-off. Make your way to Grand Place 27 for 1:30 pm. The listing confirms public transport options nearby, and Brussels-Central station connects to the Gare Centrale metro on lines 1 and 5.
Can I cancel if my plans change?
Yes. Cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure for a full refund. Every listing in the chocolate tours in Brussels comparison carries the same 24-hour window.
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